ActivitiesCultureKantoSightseeingSponsored Enoshima Okutsunomiya Shrine walking route Okutsunomiya is one of three shrines on Fujisawa City's Enoshima, along a short but popular walking route on the west-side…Matt De SousaJuly 5, 2016
CultureFood Everyday Recipe: Gyuudon The fierce competition between gyuudon chains and their aggressive expansion in Japan have made gyuudon, or “beef rice bowl,” a…VoyaponJune 27, 2016
CultureTohoku Wanko Kyodai : Iwate’s Beloved Mascots It's common knowledge that Japan is crazy about cute characters. From Hello Kitty, to Funassyi, Japanese culture is inundated with…Ryann OverbayJune 18, 2016
CultureFood Nomihoudai: How to All-You-Can-Drink in Japan 'Nomihoudai' = 'All You Can Drink!' System in Japan! 'Nomihoudai' - the word that often tops the list of useful…Maia HallJune 15, 2016
ActivitiesCultureShikoku Setouchi Art Islands: Megijima and Ogijima The obscure islands of Megijima and Ogijima offer a host of beautiful contemporary art for the Setouchi Internatinal Triennale.EimiJune 13, 2016
ActivitiesChubuCultureKansaiSightseeing Walking the Historic Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrmaage route that crosses the Kii Peninsula, mostly in Wakayama. This path is home to…Virginia GonzálezJune 11, 2016
ChugokuCultureSightseeing Hiroshima Castle, an elegant icon of city history Hiroshima Castle offers visitors an elegant design and the chance to delve into the rich history of both the city…Ratih PermanaJune 5, 2016
CultureKantoSponsored HYPER PROJECTION ENGEKI “HAIKYU!!” The view from the summit Sponsored by JAPAN 2.5-DIMENSIONAL MUSICAL ASSOCIATION "HAIKYU" : Come See the Live Action Anime Set! Jump! Spike! HYPER PROJECTION ENGEKI “HAIKYU!!”…Charles ToJune 2, 2016
ActivitiesCultureEventsShikoku Setouchi International Triennale – 108 Days of Culture and Art Spanning 108 days of culture and art, the Setouchi Intenation Triennaler in the Inland Sea, unites contemporary and amateur artists…EimiJune 1, 2016
ChubuCultureSightseeing Ise Jingu shrine, the heart of Shinto Whether you are a world leader or an ordinary visitors, a visit to Mie Prefecture would not be complete without…Brian KoldMay 27, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKansaiSightseeing Enjoying a Zen Tea Ceremony in A Temple Perhaps Nara's most overlooked temple, yet a haven for tea ceremony fanatics is the Zen temple Jiko-in in Yamatokoriyama to…Brian KoldMay 25, 2016
Culture Learn Japanese – “Genki” aka the Source of Well-Being and Energy Flow of One’s Inner Universe This article takes a deeper look into the Japanese word of "genki", a concept that can be traced back to…VoyaponMay 17, 2016
Culture “Otsukaresama” – Learn Japanese: The Magical Phrase for Everything! Say Otsukaresama, or "you are tired", anytime during the day to colleagues, to show your appreciation for their hard work.VoyaponMay 16, 2016
CultureFoodKantoSightseeing Yokohama Chinatown: The largest in Asia! Wander through the largest Chinatown in Asia and you will leave with your ears ringing with bells, eyes burning with…Maia HallMay 10, 2016
CultureKanto Were there anarchists in the history of Japanese politics? Nestled in Shinjuku, Tokyo, lies an unsuspected gem for those interested in Japanese politics, history or anarchist theory - Mosakusa…Freddie FootMay 9, 2016
CultureKyushuSightseeing Takeda Shrine and the best coffee in Kaseda City! Takeda shrine, simple in its appearance, extraordinary and sophisticated in the little town of Kaseda, Minamisatsuma. There's also a cozy…Dagmara KoreckaMay 8, 2016
ChugokuCultureSightseeing Mitaki Temple: Hiroshima’s Hidden Gem in the Mountain Mitaki Temple is tucked away in nature not far from Hiroshima Station, offering gorgeous views and a refreshing escape from…Scarlett GreyMay 8, 2016
CultureKantoSightseeing Why Meigetsu-in temple is the best quaint temple to visit in Kamakura Meigetsu-in temple with its impressive dry garden, is widely considered the most attractive temple in Kamakura by local residents.Geoffrey SmithMay 8, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKyushu Sakurajima Visitor Center: More Than You Might Expect! Explore the rich history of Sakurajima and its volcano at the Sakurajima visitor center, in Kagoshima prefecture.Hazel TaylorMay 7, 2016
CultureKansaiSightseeing Sake museum hopping in Nishinomiya-go This sake museum, with many parts of the original brewery still preserved, is just one of many others in Nishinomiya-go.RandMay 6, 2016
CultureKantoSightseeing What sets Engaku-ji temple apart from other Kamakura temples? Engaku-ji temple is a spiritual delight located in Kamakura where you can toll the bell or have a Japanese sweet…Geoffrey SmithMay 6, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKyushu Kamikaze museum – Insight into Chiran’s history Discover the rich history of the Kamikaze aviator pilots at Chiran's Peace Museum.Dagmara KoreckaMay 6, 2016
CultureEvents What is Kodomo no Hi? Children’s Day in Japan Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日), or Children’s Day, is celebrated annually on May 5 in Japan, where streaming koinoboris symbolize courage…VoyaponMay 5, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKansai Unexpected history lessons at Sakai City Museum! Sakai City Museum is great for those keen on Japanese history and Nintoku Kofun, the world's largest tomb and a…RandMay 4, 2016
ActivitiesCultureEventsKyushu Catch all the fish at Kawakudari festival! On my second day of exploring the exotic seaside city of Kagoshima, I was invited to a local summer festival…Dagmara KoreckaMay 3, 2016
CultureKansaiSightseeing Shigi mountain – A spiritual sidetrip from Osaka! Mount Shigi is a mountain located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan. Let's explore the many Buddhist temples and shrines of…RandMay 3, 2016
CultureKyushuSightseeing How Creepy is This Shrine in Yakushima? Within Kagoshima there exists a very interesting shrine, one that you might even call creepy.Hazel TaylorMay 3, 2016
CultureKantoSightseeing Holy Kencho-ji! – Kamakura’s number one temple Kencho-ji Temple is the hallmark of Kamakura. Founded by a Chinese Zen master, the temple has survived fires and several…Geoffrey SmithMay 3, 2016